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pfe'fc^* 1 BAINBRIDGE. DECATUR CO., GEORGIA, SATURDAY, UUNE 29 \m. OFFICIAL OB SAN OF DECATUR COUNTY AND OF THJE CITY OF BAWBBtDQE. Eulture in Decatur County, Irmil. „ fcsiotier O. B. Stevens, of agricultural department, j [his morning from Decatur, Id other southern counties L w ),ere he has been for looking into the agricul- Iditions of that section of Lionel' Stevens especially [visit at this time to inspect Lnse tobacco farm of A. I Co., located in Decatur |hich is said to be the larg- farm in the world. 12,000 acres of ground are i tobacco. r to produce the rare Su- bacco which brings the [■ice iu the market, nearly yards of canvas are used Ibis vast area. |ssioner Stevens gives some ; facts regarding the oper- j this farm. He said that Ipouuds of tobacco were |m the farm last year, that | duct brought between 25 j $4 a pound in the market,! Id is from 800 to 1,400 ler acre. J hundred people are used in Itiou of this tobacco planta- ng the busy season and 900 t regularly employed all the Lid on the place. The oper- leuses last year, not incliid- Investmeut or the improve- lade during the year, were pousand people live on the Three stores are opera te residents and merchan- pt sold to anyone but those with the farm. The mer- accouuts last year alone poo. are 1,200 head of cattle on i which are largely used for the soil. Ibacco company which own at industrial establishment 10 acres of land ip the county, ■of it is nnder cultivation. Itton and other crops grown [tarnation are regarded as [y to tobacco. pculiar soil necessary te cul- le tobacco plant is , said to In this section of the state, not exist in an v large tracts, jicts of a few acres are fre- jfound, but scattered over pas. pens said that the kind of Nary for tobacco is a light in which there is no lime, p methods are used iu the so of the plant. The great : of canvas over the ground 1 at a height of nine feet and Jover the plants during the ne of their growth. No sun td to reach them, and the [cessary must seep through las. [lowing and work on the done under tbe canvas It has been proved by fc uts that this method of cov- orop makes the leaves a bright yellow color, gives feat toughuess and at the ue a very light and thin text- k! 'ig the most marketable to- Dw to be had on the market. Id moro largely for wrappers u 'gars than for any other n.ssioner Stevens, on his tour, inspected several and found that the crops were in good condition. 1 1,118 morning that the pros- r *hiil the crops in Georgia ’-5 per cent. off. A Say at tha Encampment. j A Times-Enterprise pian spent Monday at Balnbridge with the gal lant soldier boys of the Fourth regi ment who have been encamped there the past week. The weather, of course, was intensely hot, but not withstanding the wilting effects of old Sol’s rays, the soldiers word found healthy, happy and cheerful, enjoying the novelty of camp life and the rough and tumble existence incident thereto. “(Jamp Hawes” is the most de lightfully situated site for a purpose of this kind anywhere in the coun try. The tents are pitched on a high blwff overlooking and in the crescent of the Flint river, while on the eastern side is the race track of the fair association, in the middle of which spreads out an immense green lawn which is used as a drill ground. On one side or this is a grand stand with a seating capacity of 2,000 which affords ample accommodations for spectators. The tents of the regi ment are pitched under the shade of the immense oak trees for which the place is famous. It is truly a pic turesque spot and comfortable as well. The boys are provided with splendid bathing facilities and the purest of drinking water. All are pleased with the place, and it is con sidered that Bainhridge will have lie trouble in securing, the encampment another year if she wants St. And she will very likely want it, tor Bambridge seems as much in love with the soldiers as the soldiers are with the town. Monday was the big day of the eu campment and it is estimated that five thousand people witnessed the sham battle in the afternoon. They all seemed to lie there and they had their relatives with them. At four o’clock the fighting commenced with the artillery shelling an imaginary enemy in the distance. The Chat ham Artillery had four guns and a Gatling in actioii, which were sup ported by about five companies of infantry, all in command of Col. T, N. Hopkins of this city. The “battle” was admirably plan ned and its execution gave a splen did demonstration of the manner in which troops are manuvered while in action. It was very realistic doubt less to those who had taken part in the real thing year* ago, At its conclusion the stirring strains of the Star Spangled Banner brought forfh loud cheers which was increased in volume and enthusiasm when the band switched off on to “Dixie.” The old and the young joined in one mighty yell which fairly shook the leaves oil the trees. Tboruasville was well represented on the occasion, there being besides the Guards, which was considered the cribk company of the regiment, a goodly number of civilians. The Guards made a most favorable im pression upon all and was located opposite headquarters, the most prominent part of the ground, Bambridge did the handsome thing by the soldiers, The good people of the city turned tne town over to the boys and they had every thing their own way. Amusements of every character were provided for them and there was not a dull mo ment during the week. Everybody was pleased at the magnificent treat ment received. Speaking of Bainhridge, the devel opment of that town is something A SUDDEN HEATH. Last Thursday afternoon John astonishing. It has grown within a very few years into a beautiful, bustling, prosperous and growing city. Many new and handsome , ™ MWV waa fpqnd^g in his bed buildings hue the business streets,! u P 8tair8 over the Midway Bar. He while elegant and palatial residences had been drinking heavily for some are thickly dotted about amid the time P a8t a,,d ,n lhe forenoon b " d massive oaks. It is one of the pret- bee " complaining of feeling badly, tiest towns of the state and is rapid-, In tbe “fternoo.n b « 10 b « bed ly taking a front stand in business , and Mr ‘ SnookB - lbe proprietor of the importance. Bainhridge is vastly j bar > had °° uaMOn “P tbere 80 °" different from what it was a few after and found him iu a dying con- years ago and the people are to be | ditioUl Stoning help quickly, congratulated upon their thrill and Mr ' Snook a,,d olher8 d,d wbal ^ enterprise. The encampment broke up yester day and Camp Hawes is no more.— Times-Enterprise. IN MEMORY OFII.I.IE THOMAS. could for the young mau but all their efforts were in v.am and he died in a short while. Coroner Frederick called a jury of inquest and after a thorough investigation of the case the jury returned a verdict to the of feet that the young man died from It is with sadness that I announce t jj e e gf aot , 8 0 f excessive drinking, the death of my beloved nephew, | Mr. Flattery first made hi. appear Willie Thomas, who departed this anue here du ,.i tl g the carnival last life June 26th, 1901. He was twen ty years and six months of age. He milled with the Methodist church at Doimlsonville about four years and fall and was employed as a hostler, and remained in charge of race hors es at the fair grounds until the hors es were moved some two months ago. lived a faithful member until the gj ncu that time he has be4n acting as Blessed Lord saw fit to take him a olork in tlje Midway Bar from this world of sorrow to dwell with Him in endless glory. From letters be left it was asoer tained that he has a brother and Lil lie was confined tp his bed only ■ a^ives in Hartford, Conn , who have about three weeks, although he had ^ noti<ied of hl8 death . Tho oor _ been a groat sufferer for severel years onei . t, ook charge of the remains which with that dreadful disease—oousump- were buried as the law provides, tion. He leaves a devoted mother, father, five sisters, oue brother and a host of relatives to mourn their loss, but we feel that our lose is his etern al gain. In his last days he would RKSIItCTIONS BY THE 4TH KEUIMENT. Whereas, The tour of duty, just ended, has, by reggpn of the courteous tell his mamma not to grieve after j treatment and splendid cordiality, him for he was going |,o rest. He which the officers and men of this suffered much but borp it with much ] Regiment have received from the patience. | good people of Bainbridge and De- Willie was a good obedient son,' oatur county, not only been most ad- apd was loved by all who knew him,' vantageous as a Camp ol Instruction but the Lord loved him more. Fatb- but unusually pleasant as a recreation er, mother, sisters and brother, do to those who have participated; not weep tor the Lord (knew best; and, some day we will have to follow af- Whebeas, The officers and men of ter him. Ho has crossed 1 the valley ' this Regiment are indebted in a large aud shadow of death and is now rest- degree to Captain T. S. Hawes and ing iu the arms of Jesjg. His life- the officers and men of Company I, less body was laid silently in tho for the pleasures, and comforts of tomb, there to await the resurrection their stay, here; therefore, be H morn. Dear friends, let u^ all try | Resolved, That the thanks of the to meet him in that land where part-' entire Regiment, including tpe Col ing will be no more, and we will onel commanding, the Field, Staff, sing praises with out* loved ones who aud Line, be extended to Captain have gone to join that heavenly hand, Hawes and the people of Bainhridge and be iu peace forevermore. Day by dny we Haw Willie full, And slowly sink away; Yet In our hearts we often prayed, That he might longer atay. We loved him, you, we all loved him. But JeBua loved him more; And lie has sweetly called hjm, , To yonder shining shore. Aunt Allik. capt, vittktoe wins. Tbe sad intelligence reaches this city of the death of Capt. J. M. Vit- tetoe a few days ago at his home in Jakin, Ga. His death was occasioned The New Beoruits. Capt. Walker and the members o his battery btillded better than they thought when they accepted the in vitation to camp with the Fourth regiment at Bainhridge for he has recruited here what he never con templated—a gun detachment of Bambridge belles. On Monday to a large audience Capt. Walker gave an exhibition drill in the art of firing his field pieces by hia new recruits. Having explained the intricacies of loading and priming his new breech loader, he first applied only the fric tional primes and placing the lan yard first in the hands of Miss Lil Fleming, gave the order, “fire!” A good pull at the lanyard exploded the primer. The command, “change posts!” brought Miss May Griffith to the post of Number Four. In like manner she exeuuled the comnyind, “fire!” and away went the pr/mer. Thun next ns Number Four Miss Daisy Griffiths took post and served her position with credit. Having well executed the prelimi naries of the gun dri I, t ie comma id, “with cartridge load!” was given. Sent. Raines, aa gunner, carefully charged the gun, and the primer ad justed Miss Lil Fleming again > took the’post of Number Four. At the oommaud, fire, she splendidly execu ted the order and “boom!!” went the big gun, jarring tho earth. Agaip the command f'with car tridge load!” and “ready!” when Miss May Griffiths took Number Four and at the command the war-dog belched out its sulphurous breath with a tre mendous bark. Once more “with cartridge Ibad!” came the order aud again Sergt. Raines placed the sack of powder in the chamber. “Ready!” and Miss Uaisy Griffiths stepped to the post of Number Four. “Fire!” and ogam the big gmi gave out its smoke and fire with a niightv reverberation. Then a new recruit appeared and desired to be initiated into the mys teries of gunnery. A short drill in the manual of tbe piece aud Miss Allie Got Jen Cliett took position of Ftimber Four. She was a little nerv ous and not as well up in tactics as for the extent to which they have I the three first named an& required contributed' to the success of this more explaining, but eventually let Encampment. I go fid the welkin rang with the ex- . Resol veil further, That the Regi- plosion, imental officers will always remem-1 And uow the “Bainhridge Gun Do- ber with a great deal of - pleasure j taciiment” of the Chatham Artillery “Camp T. S. Iiawes,” and will look j feel like the girls witli first honor di- forward to some opportunity in the I plcmas from the most classic colleges future when the Regiment may again ] and are ready to instruct all rc< r it» be the recipient of the courteous iu the manual of the gun. They are treatment of the people of Bainbridge. under great obligations to Capt. W al- ResolveJ further, That the Press ker and his gallant battery tor many of Bainhridge be requested to pub-1 courtesies, and each member of the lisli these resolutions^ and that the r “Bainbridge Gun Detachment,” true by Typhoid fever. The remains Regimental commander bt asked to, to the colors of the Artillerry, have were buried, tbe following day. Iincorporate them in circular form to inscribed a full page for June 24th, Deceased was for a considerable ! officers and meu of the Regiment, time a citizen of Bainbridge, having; been in charge of the convict camps 1901, in red' ink in their diaries. The officers of the Chtthams say they know of no other instance where Every Thursday in June will be si UCCI1 III UUdl gc 1/1 illlO VVHI'IUV uaiupe | , . , . . I at this place during the period of barga,n df »7. commencing next. i adiei Jiave bad „e rve enough to w al k their employment by the Flint River | Thursday the 6th, with Ribbon. A. 1 „p to the big guns and fire them. If Lumber Co. When the convicts I usual, late in the season has reduoed this be so, then Bainbridge scores were removed to Jakin he transferred prices on all of my hats. Have dis- 0NKl his residence to that place and has ■ p 0ged 0 f a n the $60, $35 and $25 since lived there. I hats—have a few $6 aud'$5 hats Capt. Vittetoe held the esteem of!. #tH , „„ handi HaU ftt prioeg w gtlit those who knew him, and his friends (a j^ f ronj 25 cents up for cash only In this city were greatly shacked to on al , redui ^ d goodi . learn of his death.’ RATCIIEI.OR.SHARBER. FOR RENT—Five-room house desirably located. M. C- B. This office. Mss. M. J. Reynolds. First-oiass Job/Work executed at this office. Married near Brinson, Ga., on the 22nd inst, Mr. Will Batchelor to Miss Lizzie Sharber, Rev. 8. Ely of ficiating The search Light joins tire frituJs ^ of the couple iu congratulations.